| Parents know how difficult it can be to please girls | | | | download videos and photos into their journal |
| who are too old for what they see as 'baby toys' | | | | entries. As well, it teaches the basics of |
| and are now ready for the cool gifts that | | | | photography and digital technology. |
| pre-teen girls desire. Not yet ready for the more | | | | 4. V.Smile - Cinderella: Cinderella's Magic Wishes |
| advanced games and toys that appeal to | | | | form Vtech |
| teenagers, these younger girls have their own | | | | A Learning Adventure where girls help Cinderella |
| needs and aspirations. | | | | become a Princess by coping with eight challenging |
| To make your selection much easier, some of | | | | games (such as helping Cinderella to deliver lunch) |
| the largest online stores have been consulted | | | | that help them improve their school skills. These |
| when preparing this list of great gifts for pre-teen | | | | include math, logic, patterns, music and spelling. |
| girls. | | | | 5. IM Me Wireless Handheld Device from Radica |
| 1. Illuminated W.O.R.D. - The Ultimate Word Game | | | | A portable device that allows girls to chat with |
| Collection | | | | family and friends and can be used anywhere in |
| Word games are always "in" for girls and modern | | | | the home. It is safer to use than a computer and |
| technology brings this palm-size unit with touch | | | | is an easily used handheld tool. |
| screen technology and four games - Text | | | | 6. Designer's World Game - TV Plug-In from |
| Tumbler, Word Search, Alpha-Mixer and Word | | | | Hasbro |
| Search. It has varying skill levels, animation, sound | | | | Budding young designers get a chance to create |
| effects and full illumination for play anywhere. | | | | their own styles and walk the catwalk on the |
| 2. Stylin Studio from Girl Tech | | | | way to fame and fortune in this fascinating game |
| Even younger girls have an eye for fashion and | | | | for girls. Just plug the console into any TV and |
| are keen to explore and develop their tastes. This | | | | start creating their own fashion world. |
| touchpad console provides girls with heaps of cool | | | | 7. Nitro Web Notebook - VTech Grade School |
| options for hair, clothing, make-up, and | | | | Learning |
| accessories. They can design looks that appeal | | | | This is a very grownup looking computer for |
| and then print out the makeovers they've | | | | youngsters who can use it to participate in |
| created. | | | | education fun for 80 activities, including Spanish, |
| 3. Video Journal from Radica | | | | math, art, reading and a ton more! It has a sleek |
| In this century, girls have interactive electronic | | | | blue case that looks like a normal computer on |
| journals to replace the old pad and pen diaries | | | | the outside but has features and educational |
| enjoyed by earlier generations. This one has been | | | | games especially for children. Youngsters love it! |
| designed for young girls and also allows them to | | | | |